I organized our family reunion in my forties, a gathering of 84 people, passing out a packet of info. One sheet was divisions by age. I drew elders from 70. Funniest thing to me now at 60 is if I'm middle age, I would presume to live to 120.
2007-10-27 03:43:35 · 9 answers · asked by Dinah 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Never thought much about it until recently - used to think of the elderly as 80 on...guess I still do...and seniors as 58ish to 79
Yet, then you see politicians, CEO's and the like over 80!
2007-10-27 04:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only time I heard an age mentioned for being elderly was when I took a pharmacy tech class. The pharmacists there also told us that 'elderly' was 70 and beyond. Mom was not so pleased to hear that because then she was 69, she's 71 now. Inside we often just don't feel our age, I'm like you-I say I'm middle aged-I'm 51, but if so I'll have to live to be 102. lol
2007-10-27 10:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I consider the two terms to be different.
My parents taught me to respect my elders; meaning, those older than me. I was always taught to answer "yes, maam, or yes, Sir."
I find myself still doing this at the age of 65.
I don't draw a line. I think the term senior became a popular term to use instead of old. I like the term senior citizen, but when I first became one, I resented it because I did not want to admit I was there. Still don't. The first time I got a notice from AARP, I was furious. I was only 49.
2007-10-27 12:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by makeitright 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am concerned, there IS NO "elderly" age line. It would all be assessed on a case by case basis, because each person is different.
I rate "elderly" as those who have lost the desire to learn, who need reminding to take care of their physical needs, and who have resorted to just plodding along waiting until they die.
Everyone else, no matter what age they are, would qualify as a Senior.
2007-10-27 11:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I somebody drawing lines here? I did not even think of that before. But I would assume elderly is more like 80 plus. I do think it would have a lot to do with physical and mental capability of each individual too though.
2007-10-27 10:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That's funny. I didn't know there was a line. I know I'm heading for elderly now, at 67, but I still don't feel it, and I'm pretty sure our middle-age offspring don't think that about us.
2007-10-27 10:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by felines 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Should be broken down into mental ability not age per say.
Many folks older then I (62) are a lot more mentally active then some younger folks I could name.
2007-10-27 12:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by dragon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I simply don't think about it. At almost 67, I don't think "senior citizen" or "elder" or any other title.
Life is a blast. I have never permitted myself to be labeled and don't do it now.
You are what you perceive yourself to be, I guess.
2007-10-27 13:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ain't neither fer it nor agin it, so I don't draw lines.
2007-10-27 11:28:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋